New Hanover County, North Carolina Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in New Hanover County can be accessed through the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office maintains an online portal where these images are available for public viewing. You can visit their official website and navigate to the 'Inmate Information' section to find the mugshots of individuals currently detained at the Detention Facility.

To obtain a criminal background check in New Hanover County, you should contact the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Locally, you can visit the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office to request a background check. The process typically involves submitting a request form and paying a nominal fee, with results providing information on any criminal history within the state of North Carolina.

You can look up sex offenders in New Hanover County by using the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry. This registry is managed by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and provides detailed information on registered sex offenders, including their addresses, offenses, and compliance status. The registry is accessible online and allows you to search by name, location, or proximity to a specific address.

To register to vote in New Hanover County, you can register online at ncsbe.gov/registering, in person at the New Hanover County Board of Elections at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 111, Wilmington, or at the DMV during license transactions. You must register at least 25 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election, though North Carolina allows same-day registration during the early voting period. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and a resident of the region. Absentee ballot requests can be submitted online or by mail through the county Board of Elections, and any registered voter may vote absentee without providing a reason.

Property records in New Hanover County can be accessed through the Register of Deeds office at nhcgov.com/90/Register-of-Deeds, which offers a free online search for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land documents by name, book/page, or date. For property tax information, assessments, and ownership details, visit the county's property portal at property.nhcgov.com where you can search by owner name, address, or parcel number. The county also provides a free GIS mapping system at gis.nhcgov.com with interactive parcel maps and zoning information. Certified copies of recorded documents can be requested from the Register of Deeds at 230 Government Center Drive for statutory fees.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in New Hanover County can be obtained from the Register of Deeds office at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 125, Wilmington, NC 28403, or by calling (910) 798-7220. The fee is $24.00 for the first certified copy and $15.00 for each additional copy of the same record ordered simultaneously. Walk-in requests are typically processed same-day if the record is readily available, while mail requests take 1-2 weeks. You must provide valid photo ID and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record as required by North Carolina law. Alternatively, vital records can be ordered through the North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics at vitalrecords.nc.gov or by calling (919) 733-3000, with online expedited ordering available through VitalChek.

Business records in New Hanover County can be searched through several sources depending on the type of record. Assumed name certificates (DBAs) are filed with the New Hanover County Register of Deeds at (910) 798-7220. For corporate entities, LLCs, and other business registrations, use the North Carolina Secretary of State's free online search at www.sosnc.gov, which provides charter information, registered agents, and corporate status. Local business licenses for operations within Wilmington city limits are issued by the City of Wilmington Business License office at (910) 341-7800. Building permits and development records are maintained by the New Hanover County Planning and Inspections Department and can be searched through the county's online permitting portal.